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Texas Student Denied Court Protection Over School’s Dreadlock Ban, Despite Ongoing Legal Battle Over Hair Discrimination

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HOUSTON — A Texas judge has refused to grant an injunction that would have allowed a Black student, who has been disciplined for his hairstyle, to return to his high school without facing further penalties. Darryl George, 19, has been embroiled with the authorities of Barbers Hill High School since last year over his dreadlocks, which the school claims violate its dress code. The school’s dress code stipulates hair must not fall “below the top of a T-shirt collar, below the eyebrows, or below the ear lobes when let down.” George has chosen not to … Read more

Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan Gains Ground After Recent Legal Victory

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Washington — A recent court decision has offered a glimmer of hope to millions of Americans awaiting the implementation of President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan. The program, originally announced in August, aims to alleviate the financial burden of student loans for eligible borrowers by cancelling up to $20,000 in federal student debt. Under Biden’s proposal, individuals earning less than $125,000 per year, or households with less than $250,000 in income, could see significant reductions in their student debt. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to provide economic relief to middle and … Read more

Federal Judge to Review University of Maryland Ban on Student Vigil Commemorating Gaza Lives

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Greenbelt, MD – A federal court is set to evaluate the claims of a University of Maryland student group alleging First Amendment violations after their planned vigil to commemorate lives lost in Gaza was cancelled by the university. The hearing, scheduled for Monday, stems from a lawsuit filed by the University of Maryland Students for Justice in Palestine, which argues that the university unjustly prohibited their “interfaith vigil” initially approved for October 7. The event was intended to mark one year since the commencement of hostilities in Gaza following an attack by Hamas on Israel, … Read more

Chicago Public Schools Hit with $750K Verdict After Unauthorized Aunt Beats Student with Belts

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CHICAGO — A federal jury in Chicago has ruled against the Chicago Public Schools, awarding $750,000 to a former fourth grader who was subjected to a severe belt beating by an unauthorized individual at his elementary school. The verdict came after a 10-day trial in U.S. District Court, marking a significant decision in a distressing case of corporal punishment involving a young student. Victim Jomaury Champ, who was just 9-years-old at the time of the incident, reported enduring physical and emotional trauma as a result. According to his lawyers, Jomaury suffered welts on his back … Read more